Middle Grades Social Studies - ESL
What Is an Middle Grades Social Studies Education with ESL Degree?
A Middle Grades (4th-8th) Social Studies Education degree from UNT Dallas is the first step in becoming a certified social studies teacher in fourth through eighth grade. Middle Grades Education majors can choose from four pathways: ELAR, math, science, and social studies. Students in the Social Studies Education with ESL pathway will be prepared to teach social studies in upper elementary and middle school. Many school districts in Texas require teachers to have an ESL supplemental certification.
What kinds of classes will I take?
The following are examples of classes you will take as a Middle Grades Social Studies/ESL major.
- Principles of Microeconomics
- World Civilization
- United States History to 1865
- Texas History
- American Government: Laws and Institutions
- Acquisition of English as a Second Language
- Teaching ESL EC-12: Instructional Strategies and Resources
What is the process for becoming a teacher in Texas?
- Obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in education from an accredited university such as UNT Dallas
- Pass certification exams for your certification pathway (4th-8th ELAR, Bilingual, ESL, Special Education, etc.)
- Submit a state application for certification with the Texas Education Agency
- Complete fingerprinting